Straightliner59 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) A project I started many years ago. It's an AMT 1/43 KW cabover that I began converting to a day cab. The chassis is scratchbuilt, as is the dolly for the wiggle wagons. Trailers are shortened AMT exterior post vans. I hope to make a chain "curtain" for one of the trailers, in place of doors, given that this is intended for shagging stuff around the city. The steering is poseable. I did some detailing to the Cummins, and made a shorty bumper from aluminum sheet. Obviously, it has a long way to go. I'll try to find some time to get it out and take some better photos, at some point. In the meantime, I apologize for the less than stellar pics! Questions and comments always welcome! Edited March 10, 2019 by Straightliner59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 The pics might be "less than stellar", but the build is awesome! I'm constantly amazed at the detail in these 1/43 kits. If I ever find one at a local show for a reasonable price I might just have the pull the trigger & buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thank you, Jim. Much appreciated! I think these can still be found at a fairly reasonable price. I haven't looked, in a while. Since my day is just starting, maybe I can shoot some better pics, tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Cool looking builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thank you, Vince! Here are a few better photos. The pieced-together rectangular objects are going to be fuel tanks. I want this to be utilitarian, and I think those will look more that way than the round ones that come in the kit. I am also going with the spoked wheels, for the same reason. At some point, I will likely open a couple of the wheels up, and make a mold, since the steel wheels are harder to come by than their aluminum counterparts. I may also attempt to convert a couple of the Budd wheels to two-holers, and cast them. Qs and Cs always welcome! Thanks for lookin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat32 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: The steering is poseable. You have my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Excellent work!! I have trouble seeing my 1/25 parts when I'm building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 It's nice to see the 1/43 scales models built again! I will be following the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 20 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Excellent work!! I have trouble seeing my 1/25 parts when I'm building. I agree, I am glad someone else is doing the 1/43 stuff. I have enough trouble with the 1/24-1/25 stuff. I can barely hold on to the parts. Can't tell you how much time I spend on the floor looking for parts I have dropped. Straightliner59, it is looking good. I will enjoy seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Very nice to see these small scale models. I am also surprised that there is so much detail possible, in such a small scale. Great work! Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thank you all for the kind words! I want to get my dragster off the bench, before I work on whatever's next. This is a possibility. I also have an AMT 1/25th 352 Pete that I cut down to a day cab that might end up on the bench. I have a lot of possibilities, but, I need a truck in my display case. I haven't built one in over 40 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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